Finding the Third Proportional to 360,522 and 565,528.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,522 and 565,528.50 is: 887,109.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,522 : 565,528.50 = 565,528.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,522/565,528.50 = 565,528.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,522x = 565,528.50 × 565,528.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,522x = 319,822,484,312.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,822,484,312.25/360,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,109.48
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